Facility Coordinator II

Facility Coordinator II

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedFacility Coordinator IIat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Provide facilities management administrative support and highly specialized skills for the physical

operations and support services for a large School, College or Division of the University to ensure the

effective utilization of available facilities and to improve operational efficiency.

• Oversee and monitor the maintenance and repair of the physical facilities and services to ensure

established standards are maintained. Assess space requirements and inventory usage of occupied

space and recommend and implement changes in allocation.

• May serve as technical liaison to facility researchers and students to identity and address unit needs

and provide recommendations regarding resource allocation and prioritization. Prepare and provide

related reports and data as requested.

• Determine operational inventory and equipment needs. Coordinate purchasing activities, analyze

needs, research products, contact vendors for prices, create specifications and oversee the purchasing

process to ensure appropriate selection, cost effectiveness and prompt delivery of equipment and

services.

• Develop and maintain property control records to ensure all property and equipment usage is

handled in a responsible manner. Initiate calls for service for unit equipment and utilities. Review

and approve all telecommunication services within the School, College or Division.

• May act as liaison to various departments, personnel and service groups to request service, resolve

problems and implement new and effective services. Attend meetings and participate in related

programs and events. Provide information on department facilities and activities.

• May provide advice and instruction to students, faculty and researchers regarding a technical

specialty. Utilize specialized knowledge in the execution of highly technical skills to provide

assistance units and support with research and instructional activities. Design, fabricate, repair and

maintain laboratory equipment.

• Assist in special projects which require long range planning, needs assessment and coordination of

various departments, staff and outside groups in terms of facilities maintenance and renovation and

sustaining physical operations. Assemble and direct the resources necessary to achieve goals set by

administrators.

• Supervise and schedule work assignments for regular and part-time support staff. Train and instruct

on policies and procedures to accommodate School/College/Division services.

• Perform related work as assigned.

Unique duties

This classification provides facilities management which includes overseeing and coordinating various physical plant operational activities for a School, College or Division in the University. Work activities demand the application of many procedures to differing situations and offer the incumbent latitude in determining the sequence in which these procedures should be applied. Situations may also require the search for new applications of procedures and the establishment of new priorities. May require the application of highly specialized skills in a research setting and the utilization of such skills in the instruction and assistance of researchers and students in a laboratory setting. Work assignments are somewhat complex and require an understanding of facilities management. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to staff and the general public on the department's functioning and space utilization and may provide supervision to non-exempt department staff. Work assignments are performed independently and under the direction of an academic or administrative head, e.g. Dean, Director.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or

experience.

• Considerable experience in facilities management.

• Reasonable supervisory experience.

• Strong oral and/or written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Knowledge of University operational policies and procedures.

• May require specialized skills and extensive experience in the application of those skills in a

research environment.

• Typically, incumbents have held positions such as Facilities Coordinator I or have been involved in

facilities upkeep.

Preferred qualifications

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department

H1801 - Deans Office Pharmacy/Health Sci

Employment type

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: $47,866

• Salary hire maximum: $57,441

Working conditions

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.